The extent of the sandwich universe is practically as endless as the actual universe.
Now, it’s time to go even bigger, and determine the best of the bunch nationally.
Here are the 25 best sandwich spots in America, according to chefs.
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But Katz’s is in a league of its own.
Incidentally, that’s the exact same order for Drew Shader, founder of Denver’sAtomic Cowboy.
“It’s a classic for a reason.”
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It’s so good and I crave it all the time."
Tommy DiNic’s
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
“This sandwich speaks to the food history of Philadelphia,” he explains.
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It’s a flavor bomb."
“This one is about nostalgia,” he notes.
“We ate these on many mornings as a kid where I grew up in Owings Mills, Md.
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These types of delis are a dying breed.”
Particularly, its Italian special.
“They bake the bread hourly across the street from the shop, and it’s just perfect.
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The meats are sliced to order and are so consistently good.
The hot pepper relish just hits different on this sub.
“But one sandwich that stands out among the rest is their mahi mahi BLT.
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There are few restaurants that offer fresh mahi mahi and pair it with bacon.”
Bodega Park
For a bodega-style craving in Los Angeles, Klementine Song heads toBodega Park.
“The proportion of filling to bread is spot-on and impeccably seasoned.”
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“The sandwich reminds me of my favorite spot in Brooklyn, the now-closed Graham Avenue Meats & Deli.
I used to walk a mile in the snow just to get their Italian meats sandwich.
I think I would do the same for Bodega Park.
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“They pickle ingredients in-house and prepare the sandwiches a la minute.
His favorite sandwich is ham with pepper Jack cheese, mayo, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and jalapeno.
It is sheer sandwich perfection.”
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“The #3 Italian is pure sandwich genius,” he raves.
It’s cash only and for $10, you get a sandwich, chips, and a drink.
It’s so good.”
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His personal favorite is the Uncle Primo on focaccia.
They then griddle the sandwich until the mozzarella just starts to melt.”
“I still visit every time I go home.”
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“Everything they do well, but sandwiches especially,” according to the Nguyens.
“The brisket dip and the chicken pesto sandwich are our two favorites!”
No frills, just quality wrapped in wax paper."
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One of his local favorites isDot’s Cafe, where he goes for the namesake breakfast sandwich.
“I particularly like that it is served on a homemade poppy seed roll,” he notes.
“The perfectly cooked runny egg and seared sausage are craveable.”
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“I have been going here since I would skip school in high school,” he recounts.
His go-to order is the grilled weisswurst on a fresh club roll with sauerkraut and spicy mustard.
“It’s a simple but fantastic sandwich!”
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“The Spicy Chicken Katsu is my absolute favorite,” he says.
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